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Professional Nurse

Provide patient care, administer treatment and support clinical teams.

business Hospital payments Avg: R38,000

description Overview

Professional Nurses work in hospitals, clinics and community settings. In SA, nurses are essential across public and private healthcare.

**A Day in the Life:**
Patient observations, medication administration, documentation and coordination with doctors.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Handover & patient rounds

09:00

Medication & procedures

12:00

Patient monitoring & documentation

15:30

Care coordination & discharge planning

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Enrolled Nurse

0-3

Step 2

Professional Nurse

3-7

Step 3

Senior / Charge Nurse

7-12

Step 4

Nursing Manager

12+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 22,000 - R 65,000

Soft Skills